Ustaekwondo
“Great atmosphere, my son loves his classes & Master Kwon & Miss Irene!”
Best Martial Arts Classes near Fall River, MA
2 of these gyms are based in Fall River; the others serve Fall River from towns including New Bedford (9 mi), Somerset (4 mi) and Assonet (6 mi).
11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Rocky Silva's American Karate
“It kept me out of trouble in my younger years, and instilled the discipline necessary to navigate life's challenges as I grew older.”
Regiment Training Center
“This is one of the best place to learn Self Defense in all aspects.”
Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts
“What separates lauzon mma from other gyms is Joe & the other instructors put the same effort into your development and answer your questions whether you are at the top of the sport or if it's your first day.”
Master Lee's U.s.taekwondo Academy
“Kim has the patience, dedication and love to teach children and young people everything necessary to create a good example and character for themselves, thus having confidence.”
Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“I felt immediately welcomed and it was a very quick process as far as signing up with the free class to start.”
The 15 gyms listed for Fall River, MA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Fall River, MA
The 15 gyms on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,092 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the gyms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Why are some gyms here outside Fall River?
2 of the 15 gyms sit inside Fall River. The rest come from other towns inside 15 mi, each shown under the city it belongs to. Distance is measured straight-line, so check the route before you plan a class you would drive to twice a week.
South Coast Self Defense
“Not only has training built my confidence, made me stronger, got me into shape, taught me how to protect myself and my family, it has given me this amazing community of people to train with!”
KO GYM
“KO Gym is a well run and clean gym w/ knowledgeable trainers, very versatile facility also.”
East Taunton Kenpo Karate
“My kids and I have taken lessons here for years.”
Fight Back Solutions
“Teaches any martial art in a way you can apply it in real life scenarios.”
Montella's Karate Academy
“I was a student myself as a child under Shihan Chris and Shihan Wendy, now my girlfriend's child is a student and they are still just as amazing as they were to me.”
Martial Arts and Fitness Institute
“Good place to go to if you are thinking about learning martial arts, lots of ways to defend yourself, and to also become a stronger and healthier person.”
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Self Defense Training Center
“He does an awesome job of balancing fun and learning for the kids and brings them a sense of self confidence that I love to see in my son.”
Barrington Martial Arts at Body Natural Fitness Center
“One of his greatest strengths, in my experience, is knowing when/how to move me out of my comfort zone that little bit more to help me reach my health goals.”
Aikido Of Bristol County Headquarters
“All the people are so nice and teach you really well and don't go hard on you and don't tell at you, and also they teach you how to defend yourself really well which is always good in life.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about gyms near Fall River
- “My son is now a black belt and has confidence in himself and great self esteem because of them.” — from a review of Ustaekwondo
- “Everyone was very kind and welcoming, I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking to learn a new discipline and make genuine connections with others!” — from a review of Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- “Our son has been going for several years and it's amazing to see his progress through the belts.” — from a review of Rocky Silva's American Karate
- “My daughter has now more confidence, discipline and has become a leader and role model for other students.” — from a review of Ustaekwondo
- “The instructor was attentive, the white belt starter class people were so welcoming… it’s a great place to get started.” — from a review of Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Excerpts from public reviews of the gyms listed on this page.
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